Called thus by the greenish coloration of its waters, due to the contamination of sulfur that springs from the soils that surround the Chiles Volcano. With a temperature of 5 ºC, located at 3900 meters above sea level and 2 km. from its point of ascent to the volcano. They occupy an area of 8 has. and a diameter of approximately 1 to 1.5 km. Considered a true scenic beauty by the contrast of the coloration of the lagoons and the surroundings. There are three permanent lagoons and several dystrophic lakes formed by the accumulation of water in the rainy season.
Therefore, they are seasonal and can not be counted.
The lagoons are located in the foothills of the Chiles Volcano, which is why its environment is a rocky landscape together with an irregular mountainous relief. When being in zone of páramo, the predominant vegetation is the pajonal along with the frailejón like representative species of the carchense region.
Due to temperature variations and the altitude of the place, there is a presence of fog, which in some way makes the visibility of attractiveness difficult.
They are located south-west of Chiles Volcano, 3,900 meters high and 2 km. from its point of ascent to the volcano. Three of its lagoons are the largest and have an approximate diameter of 200 meters.
One of the entrances to the Reserve of El Angel is located near the town of El Angel, in the province of Carchi.
20 minutes by car via El Angel-La Libertad-Cobos you can access the El Voladero Lagoon.
Another access route is from Tulcán on the road to Tufiño towards the Green Lagoons.
There are several ways to go to the different attractions that this Ecological Reserve offers, for this reason we suggest you resort to your favorite travel agency or tour operator.
You can also use the local offices of the Ministry of Tourism in El Angel, located a few steps from the central park.
Frontera Ecuador-Colombia por Tulcán-Ipiales (Puente Rumichaca) Saturday 22 February 2025
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